Political Science at Aquinas College

AQ High School Model United Nations

 

In the Fall of 2014, Aquinas College was approached by Forest Hills Northern High School to host a Model United Nations conference to provide high school participants with a valuable experience. The inaugural AQMUN Conference was held in March 2015 and continues to thrive.

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OUR CONFERENCE GOALS:

  1. To further contribute to the education of crucial global issues;
  2. To produce a professional atmosphere for the preparation of future leaders;
  3. To provide an introduction to the complexities relative to solving the problems of the human condition;
  4. To present a simulation for understanding the mechanics and difficulties of the United Nations as accurately as possible;
  5. To understand the specific policies of the country represented;
  6. To provide an excellent experience in practicing all of the tools of diplomacy including:
    • Negotiation;
    • Problem solving;
    • Collaboration;
    • Compromise;
    • Cross-cultural understanding;
    • Professionalism;
    • Leadership;
  7. To prepare high school students for collegiate simulations and global citizenship;
  8. To present the opportunity for networking among other peers and professionals;
  9. To provide a forum for empowerment and confidence building;
  10. For all of us to have some fun!